Yes, of course: full tummies and literate minds for all, as well as world peace. I swear, I would give away all of my possessions if you could promise me those things. But just for fun, it’s nice to dream about some of the more materialistic items that would be a joy to find under […] Read more…
When I received this post from Dr. Sanam Hafeez, I immediately knew I wanted to share it. Do you fit into one of these categories? Does someone you know? *********** With the holidays upon us it’s easy for us to get caught up in the rush of it all. While we may be cooking, shopping, […] Read more…
Before we get to it, I want to make sure something is very clear: gifts for teachers, at any time of year, are NEVER required or expected. Practices differ from area to area and school to school, and it’s always a parent decision. Because I’m a teacher, readers from all over the place often ask me for […] Read more…
Born in Manila, Philippines and raised in Canada, Carlos Bustamante has leapt at every opportunity to entertain his audience, literally dangling off the CN Tower, bobsledding down an Olympic track, and nervously hopping into a cage with a 700 pound tiger. As former host of Canada’s favourite after-school program The Zone on YTV, Carlos was no stranger to the […] Read more…
I love interviewing TV personalities, and recently had the opportunity to shoot a few questions at Danielle Graham, anchor of CTV’s eTalk and mom of one-year-old Beatrix, for Parents Canada magazine. The Q & A, ranging from light (her favourite morning and evening drinks) to heavy (her difficulty with breastfeeding) can be found in the […] Read more…
The older I get, the more I want to simplify my life. Less “stuff”, fewer commitments, a focus on close relationships…it all helps make me a happier person. It’s not always easy at Christmastime though, when it seems like we’re encouraged (or pressured) to go over-the-top for gifts, food, decorating, partying and more. Here are […] Read more…
You’ve heard of absenteeism, right? We all know there are people out there (not us, of course!) who miss work for reasons that are less than legit. However, apparently there is a new epidemic out there being referred to as “presenteeism”: employees who insist on showing up for work when they shouldn’t, especially when bearing […] Read more…
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. ***** With daylight savings time coming to an end, we’re blessed with an extra hour of sleep. While many of us look forward to “falling back”, it’s important to remember that with any change […] Read more…
If you and I are from the same generation, you oughta know Alanis Morissette. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist.) What you may not know is that Alanis is now married to hip hop artist Mario “Souleye” Treadway, and has two children: son Ever, age six, and sixteen-month-old daughter Onyx. She has been very vocal about her […] Read more…
Today’s guest post is from parenting coach, public speaker and classroom teacher Faith Collins, and you can go ahead and skip it if your child never, ever has meltdowns. Great, you’re all still with us! * * * Connecting in a warm, loving way to your children when they act out takes tremendous patience. But research shows that […] Read more…